Summer
Hill Climb
Queensland's warm November sunshine. 1.5km of cambered bitumen through Noosa National Park. One of Australia's most exciting hill climb courses.
Summer Speed Through the National Park
The Summer Hill Climb returns to the same spectacular 1.5-kilometre course through Noosa National Park — but in Queensland's warm November sunshine, the experience takes on a whole new character.
With 14 tight and sweeping cambered corners and a fully sealed bitumen surface, it's a technically demanding course that rewards precision driving from novices and experienced competitors alike. All vehicle classes and experience levels are welcome.
- 1.5km of cambered sealed bitumen
- Winds through Noosa National Park
- 14 tight and moderately sweeping corners
- Multiple spectator viewing areas with grandstand seating
- All classes welcome — competitive and novice entries
What You Need to Enter
The Noosa Hill Climb is a Motorsport Australia sanctioned event. All competitors must meet the following requirements before entering.
A valid Motorsport Australia SPEED licence is required to compete. You must also be a financial member of a Motorsport Australia-affiliated club.
- NBCCC membership satisfies the affiliated club requirement
- Day licences may be available — contact the event organiser
All competing vehicles must conform to Motorsport Australia Technical Appendix Schedules A & B. Required safety equipment includes:
- 1kg fire extinguisher (mounted and accessible)
- Front and rear tow points with marked triangles
- Battery location indicator
- Third-party insurance extension certificate (QLD-registered vehicles)
- Frontal head restraint (formula cars and logbook vehicles)
Safety apparel requirements for all competitors:
- Compliant helmet (AS1698 standard)
- Non-flammable clothing — ankles to neck to wrists
- Closed footwear (leather boots preferred)
Timing Transponder: Westhold transponders required. Hire available on the day for $30, or bring your own.
Weekend Schedule
A typical three-day format — exact times confirmed closer to the event.
Exact times TBC — subscribe to the newsletter or follow us on Instagram for updates.
Come and Watch
Come and enjoy the Summer Hill Climb for free. Watch competitors push their vehicles through Noosa National Park's cambered corners in Queensland's warm November weather — a fantastic day out for the whole family.
With grandstand seating at key viewing areas and multiple spots along the course, you'll get up-close views of real competitive motorsport in a stunning natural setting.
Spectator entry to the Summer Hill Climb is free of charge for both competition days.
Multiple spectator viewing areas are positioned along the course, including grandstand seating at the most exciting sections.
- Grandstand seating at key corners
- Views across multiple sections of the course
- Safe and well-marshalled areas
- Comfortable walking shoes — terrain is uneven
- Sun protection — November heat on the Sunshine Coast
- Water and refreshments recommended
- Hearing protection recommended near the course
- Camera — photography is encouraged
To compete you need a Motorsport Australia SPEED licence and membership of an affiliated club. The Noosa Beach Classic Car Club satisfies both requirements and costs just $75/year.
Club membership also gets you free entry to the Noosa Car Show, access to Classic Lines Magazine, SIV vehicle registration benefits, and discounts across all three annual events.
